Charlestown Treatment Resource Guide This booklet is an effort to increase access to addictions treatment services for Charlestown residents and their families. We support and encourage each individual s and family s effort to seek help for addiction, at any level of treatment. Charlestown has a very strong and enduring recovery community, so reach out support is here. We hope this guide is helpful in your process of healing and recovery.
CSAC Staff Sarah B. Coughlin, LICSW Youth Prevention Director Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition 15 Green St. Charlestown Ma. 02129 Office: 617.726.0059 fax: 617.241.3847 email: scoughlin1@partners.org Sarah Coughlin is responsible for organizing and coordinating all of the Coalition s prevention efforts in the community. She is a resource available to residents for any questions or information about mental health/substance abuse services for youth and families. Shannon Lundin Community Outreach Coordinator Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition Mobile: (617) 320-9058 Email: SMLUNDIN@PARTNERS.ORG Shannon primarily works out in the community specifically targeting those who are struggling with substance abuse, those who are in the recovery community, and also family members. Shannon works closely with other providers in the community to best assist clients and serves as a bridge between the community and the treatment/ recovery systems. The Community Outreach Coordinator helps clients connect to the appropriate level of care. Shannon helps clients get back on track with basic needs, such as insurance, job search, GED, identification, etc - She also advocates for treatment down at the Charlestown Court working with the client and the probation department regarding best treatment options. Updated April 30, 2013 Copyright 2013 Charlestown Substance Abuse Coalition
Principles of Treatment 1. NO single treatment is the right treatment for all individuals!! 2. Successful treatment takes a constant, consistent commitment and is a long-term PROCESS. There is no single or short-term solution or Quick Fix! 3. Treatment may not always be accessible when one is seeking help, be patient and persistent. 4. Treatment programs are voluntary, except those that are Court ordered (see Section 35A) Both can be effective. Remember if a patient decides to leave a voluntary placement, they will not be able to take them back right away. Ask about their policy upon admittance. 5. Effective treatment addresses the multiple needs of the individual, not just drug abuse. Counseling, individual and support groups are also crucial to successful treatment for addiction. 6. A Treatment Plan identifies problems and issues, goals, and ways to meet goals. Plans should be reviewed often and changed as necessary, according to needs. 7. Family, significant others, and children are part of one s treatment process. They should also seek support because addiction and recovery is a stressful situation for all. 8. Recognize and be honest about the effects of individual s environment has on their drug abuse, and risk of relapse. When an individual returns home, be sure that support systems are in place, others are understanding and supportive in their recovery. 9. Staying in treatment for a significant period of time, following the treatment plan and going through the phases of recovery are critical to his/her recovery and reduces the risk of relapse. 10. Transitioning from one program to another is the most critical, and is usually when one decides to stay or drop out of treatment. 11. Medications to reduce withdrawal symptoms are an important part of treatment, and in combination with therapy. They do not necessarily need to be taken indefinitely. 12. Medication detoxification is only the first step, and by itself does not tend to change addictive behaviors. Detoxification is not treatment; it is the first step in preparation for treatment. 13. Detox & other programs should provide access to medical & mental health services. 14. Unfortunately, recovery from drug addiction can be a long-term process that may not be successful the first time, but may require multiple attempts at recovery and treatment. So stay strong and encourage commitment time and time again. Remember that with courage, strength, love and support lives can change!
Treatment Programs: Detoxes: short-term (5-7 day stay) will alleviate or rid the body of the chemical dependence. Use medically supervised withdrawal and patients leave drug-free. (Must be medically cleared of other concerns prior to admittance.) Rehabs- detoxification and therapeutic support program in a hospital, 1-2 weeks,, usually private insurance, or self-pay, but few free care beds. Holdings and Transitional Support Services- short-term residentials with structured environments, post-detox. Accessed directly from detox centers, until a bed in residential is available. Do not accept anyone in need of medical supervision. Residential Rehabilitation and Half Way or Sober Houses: Group homes, stay for 3, 6 or 12 months. Begin to reengage in activities, school, work, etc. Therapy and self help groups are usually part of the treatment plan and often run on site. Outpatient: Many types including weekly or biweekly therapy sessions, Intensive outpatient (a few hours a day, 3-5 days per week), or Methadone maintenance programs. Individual, group, family therapy. Aftercare Ongoing (Support and Self Help): these include AA, NA, AL-Anon, Al-A- Teen, that have meetings daily and weekly. Assessment Counseling: Assessment meeting takes an hour with a specialist who gathers information about the individual s situation, helps identify and plan the most appropriate treatment path with the highest rate of success for the individual. Helps support and guide through the treatment process, and engage the family. Highly suggested: - Encourage the patient to sign a Release of Information waiver for family and other supportive individuals. Remember that without written consent programs will comply with confidentiality laws. - Ask how the program works, rules and regulations, policies and procedures, and consequences. - Remember: Families are a large part of the solution and can be involved in treatment. Medical and Mental Health Services are also key. - Ask program staff for advice!! Programs are staffed 24 hours a day. If, for instance, the patient calls and asks you to send money, what should you do? Insurance and Making phone calls: It is important to check your insurance, on the back of your card is a # for Mental Health/Substance Abuse services, they will find placements. Most insurance offers coverage for 30 day inpatient programs and 12 outpatient sessions. If you don t have insurance: Many facilities have free care beds, always ask. Sign up for MassHealth if possible. Applications can be done online, at a Clinic or Hospital or MassHealth Member Services at 1-800-841-2900. To do so you will need: Proof of income. Boston Medical Center Health NET Plan is available for MassHealth Medicaid patients. For more information call 1-800-792-4355, or www.bmchp.org
Symptoms of opiate use Small, pinpoint pupils, being very tired, nodding off, or passing out, apathy Symptoms of withdrawal from opiates Nausea, vomiting Lack of appetite Seizures Dizzy, lack of balance, confused (May appear drunk) Violent, angry outbursts Insomnia Hot and cold flashes Irritable Cold, clammy skin Lack of concentration Bone and muscle aches Diarrhea Symptoms of an opiate overdose Won t wake up, non-responsive to physical or verbal cues. Blue lips or fingernails. Clammy cold skin. Snoring or gurgling sounds. Seizures or convulsions. Slow breathing (less than 10 breaths a minute is very serious) If an individual is severely withdrawing and experiencing shortness of breath, passing out, seizing or vomiting, call 911- EMS or get to a hospital. Always check for combination of drugs ingested. (Do Not Let Them Try To Sleep It Off) If an individual is actively using: Detoxification Programs May need medical clearance. Things to know when you call: Be patient!! Often takes more than one phone call to get someone admitted to a Detox. The best time of day to access a bed is first thing in the morning. Be courteous and persistent, call more than one program & call more than once. Don t go it alone!! Have someone with you for support Have the following available:-identification (Driver s license or Mass I.D. -Insurance card or information -Paper and pen, (write down the places you called, who you spoke with, and any instructions)-remember to ask about Free Care Beds if you do not have insurance They will also want to know some basic information: -Any medications that are currently prescribed-medical history of physical or psychological illness-any court dates or legal matters pending-history of your alcohol or drug use, for how long-last time you used and how much Note: Detox Programs take patients when they are actively using, while rehabs, half ways, holding and residentials will only take patients when they are not using. It is important to remember the Continuum of Care Detox a Transitional Support Services a Residential Treatment Program a Half Way House a Outpatient Treatment a Self-Help & Support Groups
Adolescent Detox Name Town Phone Arbour Hospital Arbour-Hospital 24 hr access line (617) 390-1320 (800) 222-2237 Bournewood Hospital Brookline (800) 468-4358 18 Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro VT (802) 257-7785 (800)RETREAT Cut off age Caritas Norcap Lodge Foxboro (508) 543-1873 none Community Health Link Worcester (508) 860-1200 13-17 (18 Dimock Community Health Center Roxbury (617) 442-1867 none Gosnold- Thorne Counseling Falmouth (508) 548-7118 17 & up High Point Treatment Center Plymouth (508) 224-7701 none Somerville Hospital Adolescent Unit Intake Somerville (617) 665-1572 18 South Shore Mental Health Quincy (617) 847-1950 none SSTAR Fall River (508) 679-5222 none Westwood Lodge Westwood (781) 762-7764 18 Adolescent Residential Name Town Phone Cut off age Gender Danvers NE Treatment Ctr. Danvers (978) 739-7601 16 M/F Bournewood Hospital Brookline (617) 468-4358 17 M/F Brattleboro Retreat Brattleboro, VT (802) 257-7785 (800) 738-7328 17 18 17 M/F Bridge Over Troubled Wtr. Boston (617) 423-9575 18 M/F Cushing House South Boston (617) 269-2933 20 M/F Emerson House: Gosnold West Falmouth (508) 540-1554 800-444-1554 F Ethos I Residential House Springfield (413) 733-1472 18 M High Point Treatment Plymouth (508) 224-7701 18 M Lowell House Inc Lowell (978) 459-8656 18 M M DPH- Central Intake Miller House: Gosnold Cambridge Falmouth (617) 661-3991 (866) 705-2807 (508) 540-6550 800-444-1554 17 M/F 17 M Phoenix East Haverhill (508) 373-1181 17 M Phoenix House Springfield (413) 733-2178 18 M Project Cope Lynn (260) 563-3490 18 M/F Project Rebound- V O A North Quincy (617) 773-0722 17 M Road Back Attleboro (508) 222-5817 M/F Team Coordinating Agency Haverhill (978) 373-1181 18 M/F
Adolescent Info - Assessment and Outpatient Name Town Phone Cut off age Arbour Counseling Services Woburn (781) 932-8114 none Arbour/HRI Hospital Brookline (617) 731-3200 none Assebet Human Services Acton (978) 897-4446 18 Bay Cove - ASAP Outpatient Chelsea (617) 884-6829 21 Beacon Clinic Greenfield (413) 773-4444 18 Boston Medical Center IOP Boston (617) 534-4222 none Boston Center Allston (617) 783-9676 18 B.U. Adol. Trauma & S.A. Treatment Boston (617) 353-9610 21 NE Health & Recovery Services Salem (978) 740-1580 18 Caritas Norcap Lodge Foxboro (508) 543-1873 none CASPAR Somerville (617) 628-3850 21 Center for Behavioral Health Holyoke Hosp (413) 534-2500 none Children s Hosp. Boston Center for Adolescent & Substance Abuse Research Community Care Services: Boston Taunton Attleboro (617) 355-5433 Half-day appts. (617) 355-2727 (508) 821-7777 (508) 222-7525 Dimock Community Services Corp. IOP Roxbury (617) 442-1867 18 Greater Lawrence MH Center Lawrence (978) 683-3128 none JRI Health Boston (617) 457-8140 18 Mass. Dept. of Public Health (617) 661-3991 (866) 705-2807 MGH-Add.Rec.Mgt.Serv (ARMS) Boston (617) 643-4699 25 MGH- C town Health Center Charlestown (617) 724-8200 none Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge (617) 499-5052 18 North River Counseling Marshfield (781) 834-7433 none North Suffolk Mental Health East Boston Revere (617) 569-7310 (781) 289-9331 Somerville Mental Health Association Somerville 617) 623-3278 18 24 18 18 none 18 South Shore Mental Health Quincy ( 617) 847-1950 none St. Elizabeth s Hospital Allston (617) 562-5370 none Volunteers of America Jamaica Plain (617) 522-8086 none
Assessment and Outpatient (Adult) AdCare Hospital Worcester (508) 799-9000 (800) 345-3552 AdCare Outpatient Office Boston (617) 227-2622 Arbour Hospital- Psych Services Brookline (617) 731-3200 Arbour/ARC Woburn (781) 932-8424 Bay Cove - ASAP Outpatient Chelsea Admin (617) 884-6829 Bay Cove Treatment Center Boston (617) 371-3030 Boston Medical Center Boston (617) 534-5554 Caritas Norcap Lodge Foxboro (508) 543-1873 Dimock Community Health Ctr. Roxbury (617) 442-8800 x1311 (617) 442-9661 Gosnold-Thorne Counseling Falmouth (508) 548-7118 High Point Treatment Center Plymouth (508) 224-7701 John F. Kennedy Family Service Center Charlestown (617) 241-8866 MGH- West End Clinic Boston (617) 724-5600 McLean s Hospital Belmont (617) 855-2000 Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge (617) 499-5051 North Suffolk Mental Health East Boston (617) 569-7310 North River Counseling Marshfield (781) 834-7433 South Shore Mental Health Quincy ( 617) 847-1950 SSTAR Fall River (508) 324-7763 800 937-3610 St. Elizabeth s Hospital Brighton (617) 789-2574 Team Coordinating Agency Haverhill (978) 373-1181 Tri-City Mental Health Medford (781) 306-4808 Volunteers of America Jamaica Plain (617) 522-8086
Detox (Adult) Charlestown Recovery House Hotline Charlestown (617) 242-2500 24/7 AdCare Hospital Worcester (508) 799-9000 (800) 345-3552 Arbour Hospital Jamaica Plain (617) 522-4400 x204 24/7 Arbour-Fuller Hospital Sth Attleboro (508) 761-8500 24/7 Baldpate Hospital Georgetown (978) 352-2131 24/7 * BayCove Human Services Long Island (617) 471-9600 (617) 479-9320 Bournewood Hospital Brattleboro Retreat Boston Treatment Center (River Street Detox) NE Health and Recovery Detox Brookline Brattleboro VT Boston Danvers (617) 469-0300 (800) 468-4358, (802) 257-7785 (800) RETREAT (617) 247-1001 1-800-763-5363 (978) 777-2121 (800) 323-2224 Caritas Norcap Lodge Foxboro (508) 543-1873 Carlson Recovery Center Springfield (413) 794-5555 Catholic Charities Detox Brockton (508) 584-9210 Community Health Initiatives Tewksbury (978) 858-0533 Dimock Community Health Center Roxbury (617) 442-8800 x1311 (617) 442-9661 Emerson Hospital- Addictions Concord (978) 287-3520 Faulkner Hospital- Addictions Boston (617) 983-7711 24/7 24/7 24/7 Gosnold Treatment Center Falmouth 1 800-444-1554 (508) 540-6550 24/7 HighPoint Treatment Center, Inc. Plymouth (ATS) (508) 224-7701 (800) 327-5050 Melrose-Wakefield Hospital Melrose (781) 979-3334 24/7 NORCAP Detox Program Foxboro (800) 331-2900 Pembroke Hospital Pembroke (781) 829-7000 24/7 Providence Hospital Holyoke (413) 539-2980 24/7 Spectrum Health Systems SSTAR Westborough Fall River 1 800 366-7732 (508) 898-1570 (508) 324-7763 1 800 937-3610 St. Elizabeth s Hospital- SECAP Brighton (617) 789-2574 24/7 Thayer Detox Center Worcester (508) 860-1200 Westwood Lodge Westwood (781) 762-7764 24/7 24/7 24/7
* Hospital Based Services Boston Medical Center Project ASSERT South End (617)414-4388 (617) 247-1101 Cambridge Hospital Cambridge (617) 665-1000 Emerson Hospital Concord ER(978) 287-3690 Faulkner Hospital - Addictions Boston (617) 983-7711 Massachusetts General Hospital Boston (617) 726-2000 Somerville Hospital Somerville (617) 591-4226 St. Elizabeth s Hospital Comprehensive Alcohol and Addiction Program Brighton Residential (Adult) (617) 562-5370 (617) 789-2574 Access Program Cambridge (617) 666-9947 M/F * Anchor House Plymouth (508) 746-6614 M Answer House- Middlesex H. S. South Boston (617) 268-7124 M Bay Cove Human Services Long Island (617) 471-9600 M/F Berkshire Council Pittsfield (413) 499-2756 F Bridge House Framingham (508) 872-6194 M Bournewood Hospital Newton (617) 469-0300 M/F NE Health & Recovery Danvers Danvers (978) 777-2121 M/F Casa Esperanza Roxbury (617) 445-7411 M CASPAR House I & II Somerville 623-5277 776-6036 Channing House Worcester (508) 755-8088 M Crozier House Catholic Charities Worcester (518) 798-0191 M First Academy Roxbury (617) 427-1588 M First Algonquin Dorchester (617) 265-3639 M First Hispanic Academy Dorchester (617) 265-5852 M Gandara Addiction Recovery Prog. Springfield (413) 781-2234 M Gavin House South Boston (617) 268-5517 M Stephen Miller House- Gosnold Gosnold Transitional Services W. Falmouth Cataumet (508) 540-6550 (800) 444-1554 M M M/F Granada Allston (617) 254-2923 M/F Eastern Middlesex Resid. Rehab Malden (781) 321-2600 M Ethos I Residential House Springfield (413) 733-1472 M/F Hamilton House Boston (617) 288-1584 M Harbor Light Center Boston (617) 536-7469 M/F
Residential (Adult) (cont.) Harmony House New Bedford (508) 992-8948 M Hello House- Volunteers of America Boston (617) 262-7142 M High Point Plymouth (508) 224-7701 M/F Hope House Boston (617) 267-4673 M Hurley House Waltham (781) 891-4323 M Interim House Dorchester (617) 265-2636 M John Ashford Link House Newburyport (978) 462-7341 M John Flowers Recovery House Roxbury (617) 442-8800 M Keenan House Pittsfield (413) 499-2756 M/F Linda Fay Griffin House Worchester (508) 755-8990 M/F Lowell House Inc Lowell (978) 459-8656 M/F Marathon House Springfield (413) 733-2178 W Meridian House-North Suffolk M. H. East Boston (617) 569-6050 M/F My Sister s House- Baystate Md. Ct Springfield (413) 733-7891 M/F New Victories- Victory Programs Boston (617) 825-6088 M/F North Cottage Program Norton (508) 285-2701 M Pathway House, GAAMA, Inc. Gardner (978) 623-4574 M Pegasus Lawrence (508) 687-4257 W Phoenix Center Somerville (617) 666-9947 Phoenix House Springfield (413) 733-2178 M/F Project Turnabout Hingham (781) 749-6320 M Protis House Dorchester (617) 825-2212 M Opportunity House- Baystate Med. Ctr. Springfield (413) 739-4732 M Rehabilitation and Health Boston (617) 569-2089 M/F Ryan Rehabilitation Center- CAB Lynn (781) 598-1270 M/F Shattuck Shelter Jamaica Plain (617) 971-3229 M/F South Shore Recovery Home Quincy (617) 773-7023 M Stepping Stone Fall River (508) 674-2788 M Sullivan House Jamaica Plain (617) 524-4416 M The Alternative-Rehab. & Health East Boston (617) 569-8222 M Team Coordinating Agency Inc Haverhill (617) 373-1181 M/F Victory House- Victory Programs Boston (617) 262-5032 M Wild Acre Inns, Inc Gateway House Allston (781) 643-0643 M/F
Female Residential (Adult) Beacon House for Women Greenfield (413) 773-2488 W Dennis McLaughlin House Charlestown (617) 242-0251 W & C Edwina Martin House Brockton (508) 583-0493 W Emerson House West Falmouth (508) 540-1554 W, W & C Entre Familia- BMC Mattapan (617) 534-2922 W & C Ethos Springfield (413) 733-1472 W Faith House Worcester (508) 852-6610 W& C Gandara Residential Holyoke (413) 540-9881 W & C Griffin House Dorchester (617) 265-8022 W & C H.A.R.T. House CAB Tewksbury (978) 851-0969 W & C Hello House Boston (617) 471-6616 W Latinas y Ninos-Casa Esp Roxbury (617) 445-1104 W & C New Victories-Victory Prg Boston (617) 825-6088 W & C Project Cope Woman s Pr. Lynn (781) 581-9270 W & C Serenity House Hopkinton (508) 435-9040 W & C Shepherd House-Victory P Boston (617) 282-4102 W Spectrum Westboro (508) 870-5555 W & C Spiritus House Tewksbury (978) 866-9030 W&C Babcock House-WAI, Inns. Brookline (781) 643-0643 W Womanplace- CASPAR, Cambridge (617) 661-6020 W Women s Hope-Victory P Dorchester (617) 541-0222 W Woman s- New Day Somerville (617) 628-8818 W & C Wrap House - Highpoint New Bedford (508) 997-7175 W Woman s View Lawrence (978) 687-1658 W W= Women W&C= Women & Children M= Male F= Female
* Methadone Clinics Addiction Treatment Centers of New England (ATC) Brighton (617) 254-1271 x126 BayCove Human Services North End (617) 371-3030 BPHC- Methadone Services Boston (617) 534-2493 NE Health and Recovery-Methadone Maint. Danvers (978) 777-2121 Community Substance Abuse Centers Habit Management Chelsea Woburn Boston Brockton Lynn Lawrence (617) 889-8779 (781) 933-0700 (617) 442-1499 (508) 586-6300 (781) 595-2413 (978) 687-6300 North Charles Institute Somerville (617) 661-5700 Roxbury Community Health Center, Inc. Jamaica Plain (617) 541-3670 Veterans Affairs Medical Center Boston (617) 248-1010 Suboxone Programs Boston Medical Center Boston (617) 534-5554 NE Health & Recovery Danvers (978) 777-2121 Children s Hospital- Ceasar (24 & under) Boston (617) 355-2727 Codman Square Health Center Boston (617) 825-9660 Charlestown (617) 724-8160 MGH West End (617) 724-5600 North Suffolk Mental Health Chelsea (617) 912-7700 Somerville Hospital Somerville (617) 591-4490 Spectrum Outpatient Westborough (508) 854-3320 Tri City Mental Health Center Medford (781) 306-4808 Section 35 A: Court Ordered Treatment: This is a petition for the procedure for Commitment of Substance Abusers. Any family member concerned for the safety and health of their addicted relative can go to a court s clinic and present the severity of the issue. If the court deems that the individual is in serious danger of hurting himself or others, they will mandate that person to substance abuse treatment, legally, for 30 days. (Usually men are placed at the Bridgewater, and women are placed at Framingham) (this is an involuntary placement) For more information call Charlestown Court House at 617-242-1230
MGH Monument Street Counseling Center 76 Monument Street, Suite 1R Charlestown, MA 02129 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM 5:00 PM Evening Hours by Appt (617) 643-5020 The services at the MGH Monument Street Counseling Center cover a wide range of issues, including: Substance abuse adults Family conflicts Substance abuse Fears / phobias adolescents Grief & loss (Note: for child mental health Panic attacks issues call 617-724-8200) Stress management Anger management Medication management Anxiety / worry Upcoming group therapy Depression / mood changes Resource assistance Domestic violence Monument Street Counseling Center services are provided by clinical social workers, a psychiatric nurse practitioner and a resource specialist. To apply you must be a Charlestown resident or have an established primary care physician at the Charlestown HealthCare Center. Accepted insurance: (if your insurance is not listed, please call to see whether we can accept it). MassHealth Neighborhood Health Network Health MBHP Blue Cross/Blue Shield Tufts Medicare For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the MGH Monument Street Counseling Center at 617-643-5020.
Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) A Program of Massachusetts General Hospital s Department of Psychiatry Serving young adults between the ages of 15 and 25, and their families About ARMS The Addiction Recovery Management Service (ARMS) specializes in supporting teenagers and young adults between the ages of 15 and 25, and their families, as they deal with their substance-related problems. It has been found that adolescents who enter treatment are more likely to achieve long-term sobriety than those who enter as adults, and the earlier they enter, the more effective the treatment will be. Our highly-skilled, multidisciplinary team of clinicians, clinical psychiatrists and masterslevel social workers is trained to work with youth and families and provide an individualized, all-encompassing plan for recovery. Treating the Whole Family The core of the ARMS program is a unique set of Recovery Support Services, which are provided by masters-level clinicians who serve as Recovery Coaches. Our patients and their families are each assigned their own Recovery Coach. We work with the whole family, treating any coexisting issues that may be present and supporting family members to overcome any stigma or shame they may feel. For an appointment or to find out more information, contact Lucille Mograss, Clinical Coordinator 617-643-4699 or lmograss@partners.org 151 Merrimac Street 5th floor Boston, MA 02114 The West End Clinic of Massachusetts General Hospital is an outpatient facility for those with alcohol, drug and other types of addictive behaviors. The West End Clinic also treats co-occurring mental health disorders. The West End Clinic Addiction Services Massachusetts General Hospital 16 Blossom Street Boston, MA 02114 617-726-2712 For New Initial Assessment Appointments, contact the Case Manager at 617-726-7753. Hours: Monday Friday 8:30-5:00 p.m.
MGH Charlestown Health Center: Hepatitis C Clinic & Chronic Disease Program Hepatitis C Clinic: Fridays 12:30 4:00pm Adult Medicine For appointments or info contact: Sonia Burgos, Patient Advocate 781-485-6138 sburgos1@partners.org Dr. James Morrill 617-724-8310 Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by a virus making the liver swell and stop working properly. It can be passed from person to person through contact with an infected person s blood. By: Sharing needles Being born to a mother Getting pricked with an infected needle Having sex with an infected person with Hepatitis C Getting a tattoo or piercing with dirty tools Symptoms of Hepatitis C include: feeling tired, feverish, nausea, stomach pain, diarrhea, no appetite, dark urine, light stool or yellowish skin tone NOTE: Many people with Hepatitis C do not have any symptoms If you have these symptoms or risk factors: talk to your doctor Hepatitis C can be identified by a simple blood test How you can protect yourself and others? If you inject drugs: Use your own needles, do not share needles, Always use clean needles If you have to touch anyone s blood: wear gloves. If you have sex: always use a latex condom. If you get a tattoo or piercing: use clean tools. Don t use an infected person s personal items that could have blood on it. Massachusetts DPH 617-983-6800 www.masshepc.org American Liver Foundation 800-465-4837 www.liverfoundation.org ARCH (Access to Resources for Community Health) 781-485-6477 www.arch-mgh.org
Looking Looking for help for with help your with drug your or alcohol drug or problem? alcohol problem? The Charlestown the charlestown Recovery Recovery House is offering House to help to local residents who are looking for a drug and alcohol is offering help to Charlestown treatment facility. residents who want to do something about their drug or alcohol problem. call 24/7 referral line 617.242.2500 The Charlestown Recovery House is offering to help local residents who are looking for a drug and alcohol treatment facility. call 24/7 referral line 617.242.2500 15 Bunker Hill Street Charlestown MA 02129 617.242.0088 for admissions Adult Male Recovery House
Shannon Lundin Community Outreach Coordinator 15 Green Street Charlestown, MA 02129 617.320.9058 smlundin@partners.org Sarah Coughlin, licsw Youth Prevention Director 15 Green Street Charlestown, MA 02129 617.726.0059 scoughlin1@partners.org
DENNIS McLAUGHLIN HOUSE A Transitional Housing Program For Women In Recovery, Inc. YMCA/Constitution Inn, 150 Second Avenue, Room 214, Charlestown, MA 02129 Voice/TTY (617) 242-0251 Fax (617) 242-4869 www.dennismclaughlinhouse.org Lisa Mercer, Intake/Case Manager Donna Galipeau, Case Manager Renée Suchy, Executive Director The Dennis McLaughlin House is a transitional housing program for women in recovery from substance abuse. In order to be eligible for our program, women must be: Homeless and 18 years or older Clean and sober from drugs and/or alcohol for a minimum of 6 months Referred to the program through a Social Service agency Employed or willing to pursue a work, educational or training program Willing to take random, supervised, urine screens Willing to regularly attend AA\NA and/or recovery based meetings Able to participate in programmatic meetings, groups and events Eligible single women or women with up to 2 children 10 years old or younger will be provided with the following services: Subsidized housing (30% of income) for up to 18 months with a 6 month grace period in a studio-styled room with own bath and kitchen facilities On-site case management, advocacy and support Information on, and referrals to, local social service agencies, educational and training institutions, and financial aid sources Full use of the YMCA/Constitution Inn, including gym, nautilus, swimming pool, library and coin operated laundry Weekly, evening psycho-educational workshops Information, advocacy and support in locating and securing permanent housing Continued involvement and follow-up case management for program graduates No person shall be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, familial status, sexual orientation or national origin. The Constitution Inn is wheelchair accessible.
Name Shelters Town Phone M/W/C 1740 Washington Street Shelter Boston 617-536-7211 Sober M/W Albany Street Shelter 240 Albany Street Cambridge 617-661-0600 M/W Betty s Place Berkeley Street Boston 617-482-1126 W Boston City Shelter Long Island Hospital Boston 617-534-2526 M/W Boston Family Shelter 656 Mass. Ave. Boston 617-261-8108 M/W Boston Night Center 31 Bowker St. Boston 617-248-1998 M/W Boston YMCA Emerg. Shelter 316 Huntington Ave Boston 617-296-1390 3-5 days sober M Bristol Lodge Men s Shelter 27 Lexington St Waltham 781-893-0108 Sober M Bristol Lodge Women s Shelter 205 Bacon St Waltham 781-893-0108 Sober W Cambridge Shltr Salvation Army 109 School St. Cambridge 617-547-3400 M/W Cambridge Shelter Inc. PO Box 516A Cambridge 617-547-1885 Camb YWCA Emergency Family Shelter Cambridge 617-491-6055 W 3 Bigelow Street Chardon St. Shelter Temp Home of Women & Boston 617-523-2337 W & children Children 41 New Chardon St City of Boston Emer. Shelter Commission Boston 617-635-4507 M/W 1 City Hall Plaza College Ave Adult Ctr PO Box 440436 Somerville 617-623-2735 M/W Cross Street Family Shelter 59 Cross St. Somerville 617-776-6661 M/W Crossroads Family Shelter 56 Havre St. East Boston 617-567-5926 Families in Transition 316 Huntington Ave Boston 617-927-8290 Family House Shelter 250-252 Columbia Rd Dorchester 617-427-4470 Father Bill s 38 Broad St Quincy 617-770-3314 M/W First Church Shelter 11 Garden St Cambridge 617-661-1873 Harvard Sq. Homeless Shelter (University Lutheran Shelter) 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge 617-547-2841 617-876-3256 Nov.15-Apr 15 -sober Heading Home 99 Bishop Richard Allen Dr Cambridge 617-864-8140 families Holy Family Shelter 1 Lingard St. Dorchester 617-445-8461 6 months sober referral by Pine St. M Just A Start House 16 Butler Dr Somerville 617-776-8353 adolescents
Shelters (Cont.) Kingston House 39 Kingston St. Boston 617-428-8819 M/W Long Island Shelter Boston Harbor Boston 617-534-2526 M/W My Brother s Table 98 Willow St. Lynn 781-595-3224 M/W NE Shelter for Homeless Vets 17 Court St Boston 617-248-9400 Pilgrim Church Shelter 540 Columbia Rd Dorchester 617-436-2588 M Pine Street Inn Shelter Boston 617-482-4944 M/W Sober- Military Serv Project Hope Sisters of the Assumption 45 Magnolia St. Boston 617-442-1180 Respond PO Box 555 Somerville 617-625-5996 W Rosie s Place Boston 617-266-8678 W Santa Maria 11 Waltham St. Boston 617-423-4366 Sober W Second Home 9 Codman Park Roxbury 617-427-4244 Shattuck Shelter 170 Morton St. Jamaica Plain 617-971-3229 M/W Shelter Inc. 109 School St. Cambridge 617-547-1885 M/W Somerville Homeless Coalition Adult Shelter 14 Chapel St. Somerville 617-623-3534 M/W St. Patrick s Shelter 270 Washington St. Somerville 617-625-1290 W St. Ambrose Family Inn Catholic Charities 25 Leonard St. Dorchester 617-288-7675 United Homes Adult Shelter 540 Columbia Rd Dorchester 617-265-4515 Men 18+ University Lutheran Shelter 66 Winthrop St. Cambridge 617-876-3256 M Wayside Inc. 1323 Broadway Somerville 617-776-3377 Adolescents Women Unit Shelter 363 Albany St. Cambridge 617-482-4944 W Woods Mullen Shelter 784 Mass. Ave. Boston 617-534-7101 M/W
Family Shelters Bridge House 24 Baker St. Lynn 781-593-3898 Family shelter Children s Services of Roxbury 504 Dudley Roxbury 617-445-6655 no head of household under 19 Casa Nueva Vida 63 Glen Rd Jamaica Plain 617-524-6332 W&C only Crittenton Hastings House 10 Pershire Rd Brighton 617-782-7600 Hestia House 200 Trapelo Rd Waltham 781-893-6948 Hildebrand Family Self Help Center Cambridge 617-491-5752 Lifehouse 145 Stoughton St & 654 Columbia Rd. Mary s House/Bristol Lodge Fam Shelter 62 Church St. Metro Boston Housing Partnership 569 Columbus Ave. Dorchester 617-265-7700 W&C only boys up to 9 Families no males over 18 families no males over 14 Waltham 781-647-9957 family shelter Boston 617-859-0400 family shelter Millennium House 16 Mayfair St. Roxbury 617-438-0081 Nazareth House 9 Regent St. Roxbury 617-541-0100 Queen of Peace 40 Quincy St. Dorchester 617-288-4182 Family no males over 15 no boys over 16-1 family member must be HIV+ W&C boys under 5 Re-Vision House 38 Fabyan St. Dorchester 617-825-8642 W&C only Roxbury Family Shelter (Salvation Army) 23 Vernon St. Roxbury 617-427-6700 Margaret s House 90 Cushing Ave Dorchester 617-436-3944 Married Couples acc. W&C-boys up to 12-must be pregnant or parenting Sojourner House 85 Rockland St. Roxbury 617-442-0590 Family shelter SPIN (Serving People in Need) 248 S. Common Temp Home for Women & Children 41 New Chardon St. Lynn 781-598-9417 Lynn 617-720-3611 W&C only Tri-City Family Shelter 254 Broadway Malden 781-322-9119 Family shelter
Sober Houses Men s Sober Housing Serenity House 179 Mt Vernon St Malden & Everett Contact Anthony @ 617-406-7589 Sober Surroundings East Boston, Malden, Somerville, Lowell. Call 1-877-281-0328 The Chase Community 270 Union St Lynn Call 781-595-0990 M/W one more to come from shannon Women s Sober Housing Women in Recovery East Boston. Contact Janet @ 617-957-7173 two more to come from Shannon Rape & Sexual Assault Boston Area Rape Crisis Center.617-492-7273 Beth Israel Rape Crisis Intervention.617-735-3337 Boston City Hospital Victim Care Services.617-534-4376 Domestic Violence Ended (DOVE).617-471-1234 Emerge (for teen boys and men who have been abused).617-547- 9870 MGH-Haven Program (Domestic Violence) 617-724-0054 Safelink 1-877-785-2020 Crisis Battered Women s Hotline.617-661-7203 Boston Police Domestic Violence Unit 617-3434350 MGH Charlestown (mental health services)...617-724-8200 Disabled Abuse.1-800-922-2275 Adults with Disabilities 1-800-726-9009 Elderly Abuse.1-800-922-2275 National Youth Crisis Line...1-800-448-4663 Samaritans Suicide.617-247-0220 Parental Stress Line.1-800-632-8188 Parents Anonymous.1-800-882-1250
Basic Needs & Benefit Information Office of Children, Youth and Family Services Divisions: Department of Transitional Assistance Local Offices: 600 Washington St. #4, Boston 617-348-8400 1010 Mass Ave, Roxbury 617-989-2220 300 Ocean Ave, Revere 781-286-7800 Department of Transitional Assistance Food Stamp Program 1-800-249-2007 Department of Children & Family Services (Formerly Department of Social Services) 24 Farnsworth St Boston, MA 02210 617-748-2373 Department of Youth Services Central Office 27 Wormwood St. Boston, MA 02210 617-727-7575 Office for Refugees and Immigrants 18 Tremont St. Boston, MA 02108 617-727-7888 Social Security Administration (General Information Number) 1-800-772-1213 Social Security Local Office: O Neill Federal Bldg. Room 148 10 Causeway St. Boston, MA 02222 (If you have already filed an application for disability benefits or if you are a medical provider, you can mail medical information here) MassHealth Customer Service Center & Provider Information 1-800-841-2900
Basic Needs & Benefit Information (cont.) MassHealth Enrollment Centers: 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 300 Ocean Ave, Revere, Ma Suite #4 Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (Manages mental health and substance abuse services for MassHealth members) 1-800-495-0086 W.I.C. Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program Boston, Ma- 1-800-942-1007 Disability Determination Office 100 Chauncy St Boston, MA 02111 (If you have already filed an application for disability benefits or if you are a medical provider, you can mail medical information here) MassHealth Customer Service Center & Provider Information 1-800-841-2900 MassHealth Enrollment Centers: 600 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111 300 Ocean Ave, Suite #4, Revere, MA 02151 Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (Manages mental health and substance abuse services for MassHealth members) 1-800-495-0086 W.I.C. Women, Infants, & Children Nutrition Program Boston 1-800-942-1007 FOOD PANTRIES Harvest on the Vine, 49 Vine Street, St. Catherines Hall, Charlestown, MA 617-242-1750 Disclaimer: all info is subject to change
Hotlines Emergency Medical Services 911 state overdose for EMS Charlestown Recovery House Detox Hotline (617) 242-2500 HelpLine MDPH, BSAS 1-800-327-5050 BPHC - Central Intake Unit (617) 534-5554 The Mayor s Health Line 1-800-847-0710 or (617) 534-5050 Medicaid/MassHealth 1-800-682-1062 or 1-800-841-2900 Addiction Help Line: Emerson Hosp 1-(978) 287-3515 Ask-A-Nurse 1-800-544-2424 Poison Hotline 1-800-222-1222 Parental Stress Hotline 1-800-632-8188 Samariteens (617) 247-0220 BEST Team: emergency psychiatry 1-800-981-HELP BPD Confidential Drug Activity Hotline 617 343-4879 Boston Police Department Area A-1 617 343-4240 Community Service Office 617 343-4627 Boston School Police 617 635-8000 Boston Housing Authority Police 617 423-1212 MGH- C town Health Center 617 724-8160 MGH Counseling 617 724-8200 JF Kennedy Family Service Center 617-241-8866 Teen Help (800) 673-0701 Families Anonymous (800) 736-9805 Alchoholics Anonymous (617) 426-9444 Narcotics Anonymous (866) 624-3578 Al-Anon (781) 834-5300 Family Support Group - C-Town Court (617) 242-1273 Children of Alchoholism & Substance Abuse Robert F. Kennedy Children s Action Corp. (617) 227-4183 Contact Maureen McGlame
Charlestown Open Meetings Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday MGH- Charlestown Health Center 73 High St (WOMEN-AA) (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (OPEN AA) 486 Rutherford Ave. BPD Police Station 20 Vine Street (OPEN-AA) St. John s 27 Devens St (YOUNG PEOPLE-AA) (AL-ANON) Mary Colbert Apts. 20 Devens St. (WOMENS AA) Special Townies 336 Main (BEGINNERS AA) 486 Rutherford Ave (AL-ANON) 336 Main Street (GOD-AA) Kent School 50 Bunker Hill St. (MENS AA) Teamsters Bldg. 544 Main St. (NA) 486 Rutherford Ave. (BIG BOOK) St. Johns 20 Devens St. (STEP) St. Johns 27 Devens St. 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 7:00 PM 7:30 PM 8 PM
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